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Lewes Festival Of Song

Lewes Festival of Song is an annual three day celebration of classical song featuring performers with an international reputation, as well as younger generation musicians and those on the brink of their careers. Concerts are also sometimes arranged for the spring and / or autumn. The Festival takes place in St. Anne's Church, Lewes, for which we are fund-raising to provide a new piano.

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Activities & Mission

Lewes Festival of Song is an annual three day celebration of classical song featuring performers with an international reputation, as well as younger generation musicians and those on the brink of their careers. Concerts are also sometimes arranged for the spring and / or autumn. The Festival takes place in St. Anne's Church, Lewes, for which we are fund-raising to provide a new piano.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£10,602
Latest Expenditure
£10,325

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 97.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 97.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£10,602
£10,3250 / 5
2023
£208
£1600 / 0
2022
£10,350
£10,3740 / 6
2021
£13,029
£13,1660 / 3
2020
£8,601
£1,2800 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lewes Festival Of Song

What does Lewes Festival Of Song do?

Lewes Festival of Song is an annual three day celebration of classical song featuring performers with an international reputation, as well as younger generation musicians and those on the brink of their careers. Concerts are also sometimes arranged for the spring and / or autumn. The Festival takes place in St. Anne's Church, Lewes, for which we are fund-raising to provide a new piano.

How much income did Lewes Festival Of Song report in 2024?

Lewes Festival Of Song reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Lewes Festival Of Song registered as a charity?

Lewes Festival Of Song was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 September 2019 as charity number 1185478. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Lewes Festival Of Song?

Lewes Festival Of Song is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Moore Galt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lewes Festival Of Song operate?

Lewes Festival Of Song operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Lewes Festival Of Song a registered charity?

Yes — Lewes Festival Of Song is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185478.

Details

Address
Flat 7
Landport Farmhouse
19 Hayward Road
LEWES
BN7 2EA
Registration Date
24 September 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5147828
Charity Number
1185478

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Trustees

John Moore Galt Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Judith Margaret Mary Mackerras M.Mus,
Also governs 1 other charity
Nancy Cooley
Roger Heber Clow

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